Scots biker has both his legs amputated after horror hit-and-run in Thailand
THAI CRASH HORROR Scots biker has both his legs amputated after horror hit-and-run in Thailand
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A SCOTS biker has had both his legs amputated after a horror hit and run in Thailand.
Willie Braid, 54, was riding a motorbike in the country's capital Bangkok when he skidded along the ground before being hit by a 20-wheeler lorry.
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Willie Braid is in intensive care in Thailand
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Willie Braid lives in Bangkok, Thailand
Shocking dashcam footage shows the truck passing through an intersection as the former teacher, from Muirdrum, near Carnoustie, Angus, flies into view along the ground.
He appears to get dragged under the huge tyres as sparks come from his bike, followed by a sickening thud.
Terrified onlookers quickly rushed to William's side and images show him being placed on a spinal board by medics at the scene.
He was taken to the Phramongkutklao Hospital where doctors had to amputate both his legs to prevent a fatal infection from spreading.
He remains in a critical condition in an induced coma while battling kidney failure.
The expat is now in desperate need of A Negative blood type donations due to the amount of blood loss he suffered.
Two of his sisters, June and Audrey, have flown to be at their brother's bedside and have been donating blood to aid his recovery.
Speaking to The Courier from Bangkok, June said: 'Willie has sadly lost both his legs above the knee.
'He is also fighting kidney failure because of the severity of his injuries and remains on kidney dialysis.
'He has opened his eyes and he has spoken to us, but he is wondering where he is.
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'He still doesn't understand what's happened and has no idea yet that he has lost his legs.
'It will be a few days yet before he is in a position where the doctors will be able to tell him.
'He is currently very confused, but he did recognise us.'
June says Willie will remain in hospital in Bangkok for the foreseeable future.
She said: 'At the moment it is all unknown.
'He has a long way to go and a lot of recovery to do before he is able to consider going home."
A Gofundme page has been set up with nearly £5,000 already donated at the time of writing.
June added: 'So many people have already donated money and sent messages of support, while people in Thailand have also responded to our request for blood donations for Willie.
'We are so grateful for everything that is being done for him and the messages from home.
'We will just remain with Willie while he fights this dreadful situation.'
Police are still searching for the driver after he fled the scene without stopping.
Lieutenant Chanon Kaewsom of the Phaya Thai Police Station said: 'We are currently reviewing security camera footage.
'We've already received footage from the government and Bangkok Metropolitan Administration cameras.
'Unfortunately, none of them captured the moment of the crash — just the truck passing through.
'However, we have footage from the dashcam, but the licence plate was not visible due to glare from the lights.
'The victim is in a critical condition, and both his legs are severely damaged. If we receive any new leads or evidence, we will do everything we can to track down the truck owner.'
A Foreign Office spokesperson told The Scottish Sun: 'We are supporting a British man who has been hospitalised in Thailand.
'We are in contact with his family and the local authorities.'
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